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Connoisseur Models LNER Class G5 0-4-4 Tank Manual

0 gauge locomotive kit

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0 Gauge Locomotive Kit
LNER Class G5 0-4-4 Tank
Prototype. This class of 110 locomotives was built from 1894. They were the
standard design of passenger tank until 1907. In later years members of the class
wandered southwards. They worked on outer London suburban services and
East Anglia branch lines. The class lasted until 1958.
Kit. The body is etched in brass with nickel silver being used for the chassis. The
bogie is sprung and compensated. Slide bars and valve gear are represented
between the frames. Cab interior is detailed and a cast back head is provided.
Alternative components for bunker, buffer beams and other later changes made
to some locomotives are provided. Etched fire irons and a choice of number
plates are included.
This kit has been designed to provide a set of quality components, that will allow
the modeller who has basic kit building skills to build an 0 gauge model of the
prototype, to a standard of detail that is suitable for operating models on most 0
gauge layouts.
2 Sets 3'1", 12 Spoke Bogie Wheels (Slater's Catalogue Number 7837NE)
1
2 Sets 5'1
/
", 16 Spoke Driving Wheels (Slater's Catalogue Numbers 7861)
2
Plunger Pickups if desired (Slater's Catalogue Number 7157)
Handrail Knobs if desired as a replacement for split pins (Slater's Catalogue
Numbers, Long-7951, Short-7952)
Available From Slater's Plastikard, Old Road, Darley Dale, Matlock
Derbyshire, DE4 2ER, Telephone 01629 734053.
Mashima 1833 Motor and 40/1 Gear Set.
Connoisseur Models, 1 Newton Cottages, Nr Weobley,
Herefordshire, HR4 8QX, Telephone 01544 318263
Parts Required To Complete

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Summary of Contents for Connoisseur Models LNER Class G5 0-4-4 Tank

  • Page 1 Handrail Knobs if desired as a replacement for split pins (Slater’s Catalogue Numbers, Long-7951, Short-7952) Available From Slater’s Plastikard, Old Road, Darley Dale, Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 2ER, Telephone 01629 734053. Mashima 1833 Motor and 40/1 Gear Set. Connoisseur Models, 1 Newton Cottages, Nr Weobley, Herefordshire, HR4 8QX, Telephone 01544 318263...
  • Page 2: General Instructions

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please read this section carefully especially if this is your first etched brass kit. Many modellers fight shy of working in this medium but the basic skills are relatively easy to acquire. Once you’ve learned how to form and solder brass you’ll find all kinds of modelling possibilities will open up for you.
  • Page 3 Brass is a very forgiving material and if you get something out of alignment use heat from the iron to desolder the joint before starting again. For complicated assemblies it is a good idea to only tack solder parts together. You can then make adjustments by desoldering until you are happy with the location of parts and then solder solid.
  • Page 4 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCOMOTIVE KITS Hole Sizes. Because of the etching process holes will normally be found undersize, for example the turned brass bearings will not fit holes in chassis sides, and a simple fitting operation is required. The best tool for opening up holes of this size is a cheap tapered reamer available at most model railway shows from tool suppliers.
  • Page 5 LNER 0-4-4 Tank Class G5 Parts Identification Safety Valve Air Reservoir Cover X 1 Dome X 1 Smokebox Door Chimney X 1 Tank X 1 Backhead X 1 Bufferbeam X 2 Airbrake NE Buffers Cylinder X 1 Backhead Spacer LNER Buffers Coupling Springs X 4 Centres X 2...
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  • Page 12: Brake Linkage

    Brake Linkage Cast brake cylinder Top view Brass rod Sandpipes from Fit etched balance weights and chassis castings 0.9mm wire After painting the chassis fit electrical pickups A suggestion for making and motor/gears and set up for sweet running. solder Wire wiper pick ups I have included parts for making a wire wiper pickup...
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  • Page 14 Fit spectacle rings and coal bars made from 0.45mm wire before main construction Alternative Cab Back and Bunker Cut out to clear windows 0.9mm brass wire Cab Beading Trim back at joint You may find it desirable to fit beading before main construction 0.7mm brass wire Spot solder to footplate...
  • Page 15: Cab Interior

    Cab Interior You may find it desirable to fit parts 45 & 46 before main construction Brass rod Cab Roof Rainstrip from soft wire Page 15...
  • Page 16 Boiler. Pre-curve the boiler, pin a former to a block of wood and solder boiler end to this. Repeat for other end then finger and thumb boiler bottom circular and solder Boiler and Smokebox Make boiler and smokebox as a separate assembly. Use smokebox to help with the construction and positioning of front splashers.
  • Page 17 Fire Tool Brackets Form up and file Cosmetic Screw Coupling. Cab Steps Top Link Solder together both halves To Swing of each hook and then using Freely round-nosed pliers form the four links into U shapes. Dress the tops of two links with a file so that they will pivot freely in the slot in the Cast...
  • Page 18 Casting Positions To fit castings use main drawings for reference. Later locos had the Westinghouse Pump fitted onto the front of the left hand tank. Early locos had it in a cupboard in the cab. Some alternative castings are provided to help you build later locos. 2 No.
  • Page 19 Etched Safety Valve Levers solder two together Etched Tank Filler Handles Remove regulator from etch and bend to form handles at ends To get the loco to run steady, you will have to put weight forward of the second driving axle. I used a piece of 1”...